Upton County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Upton County, Texas has a population of 3,191, the 220th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $49,167 and the median home value is $109,000. The poverty rate is 16.0%.
Upton County Quick Facts
How Upton County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,659 | 3,191 | -12.8% |
| Median household income | $64,207 | $49,167 | No clear change (-23.4%) |
| Median home value¹ | $82,334 | $109,000 | +32.4% |
| Median gross rent | $882 | $720 | No clear change (-18.4%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 42.6%
- Black: 1.2%
- Hispanic: 54.8%
- Asian: 0.4%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 20.6%
- HS Diploma: 46.1%
- Some College: 17.9%
- Associate's: 6.7%
- Bachelor's: 6.2%
- Graduate+: 2.5%
Cities & Places in Upton County
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Population Overview
Upton County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,191. It is the 220th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Upton County is 40.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Upton County is $49,167. This is 37% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $109,000. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Upton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Upton County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 54.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.6%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
8.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Upton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Upton County, Texas?
Upton County has a population of 3,191, making it the 220th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Upton County?
The median household income in Upton County is $49,167 with a poverty rate of 16.0%.
How many cities are in Upton County, Texas?
Upton County contains 2 Census-designated places.